Faculty

Capri Beauty College is proud of our experienced and committed faculty. The Owners are actively involved in the day-to-day operations and all aspects of our student's education. Over the years we've added many talented individuals to our team, making Capri Beauty College one of Illinois' finest cosmetology colleges.

N.L Faculty

Executive Staff:

Amy Ruff—Owner, President & Chairman of the Board

Master of Arts Degree/Educational Administration from Loyola University. With Capri Beauty College since 1987. Amy Specializes in Federal Student Aid Administration, Compliance and Department of Education Regulations. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame offers Capri students Counseling Services, faculty evaluations and supervision. Amy also Directs the Teacher Training Program.

Thomas Seil— Owner / Vice-President

Corporate Vice President / Oak Forest Campus Director. Licensed Instructor since 1987. Tom specializes in Men's Sculpting Techniques, Color Technology/Advanced Theory Instruction, Student and Faculty Evaluations and Campus properties manager.

Tricia Seil—Vice President

Oak Forest Campus Director. Licensed Instructor since 1984. Specializes in Corporate Financing, Compliance, Admissions, Student/faculty evaluations and Curriculum Implementation. Tricia represents Capri in numerous Association Positions such as AACS, NACCAS, & Pivot Point International and acts a liaison for Illinois Legislature.

Joan C. Seil—Board Member

Cosmetology Instructor Retired. Specialized in Curriculum Development and Teacher Training Programs.

Dave Ruff—Board Member- Information Securities Analyst

MBA Loyola University with over 35+ years of professionally managing information security, Dave is the individual primarily responsible for leading the coordination of the School’s Information Security Program.

Cosmetology Faculty and Staff:

In addition to our experienced executive staff, Capri Beauty College is supported by a talented cosmetology faculty. Our licensed clinic and theory instructors have a wide range of experiences and specialties to share including instruction in the following:

  • International Pivot Point Training
  • Women's and Men's Sculpture
  • Long-Hair Design
  • Color Design
  • Ethnic Styling
  • Perm Theory
  • Skin
  • Chemicals and Makeup
  • Spa Treatments
  • Manicure and Pedicure Procedures
  • Salon Success and Management

We also offer our students a wide range of support services including customer service, retail sales, salon internships, special project support, financial aid support, student instructor programs, graduate level programs and continuing education programs for salon professionals.

I made many new friends at Capri. Everyone is so nice and I look forward to going to school. The teachers are very kind and patient. You can tell they really want to help you succeed. Ashley Abel, Graduate